Controller EMEA Transport

REQ ID

98511

POSTED

Jun 8, 2026

FUNCTION

Finance

LOCATION

Amsterdam, NH, NL, 1082VA

TRANSPORT CONTROLLER – EUROPE

FINANCE / SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE

As our Transport Controller – Europe, you will act as a key finance business partner to the European Logistics organization, driving financial visibility, accuracy, and performance across transportation costs while supporting strategic decision‑making.

THE ROLE

OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!

As our Transport Controller – Europe, you play a critical role in managing reporting, forecasting, and planning of transportation costs across Europe. Acting as a co‑pilot to the Transport function, you will ensure accurate financial data, deliver performance insights, and support operational and strategic initiatives within a complex logistics environment.

You will be reporting to the Transport / Supply Finance leadership, and you will manage:

1\. Financial Reporting \& Month\-End Close

Lead the month‑end close process for transportation costs across Europe

Ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals and cost recognition

Review accrual files (e.g. ControlPay, freight audit data) with relevant teams

Manage manual accruals and non‑PO invoices to ensure cost completeness

Book freight, customs duty, and service\-related accruals

2\. Performance Analysis \& Insights

Perform deep‑dive analysis on transportation costs and customs duties

Identify risks and opportunities vs. budget and forecasts

Deliver variance analysis across AOP, forecast, and prior year

Provide executive‑level insights on cost drivers to senior leadership

Maintain and own transport finance dashboards

3\. Financial Control \& Data Accuracy

Ensure accurate booking and coding of transportation costs

Own and maintain key datasets (e.g. lane mapping, cost allocation structures)

Resolve complex master data and coding issues with relevant teams

Perform audits and reviews to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance

Collaborate with Freight Audit teams to ensure accurate invoicing and cost tracking

4\. Business Partnering \& Stakeholder Management

Act as key finance partner to Global Transport and Logistics teams

Present transportation performance in monthly reviews

Support business decision‑making with data‑driven insights

Partner with Procurement on RFQ processes and cost optimization initiatives

Serve as main contact for freight‑related topics

5\. Projects \& Continuous Improvement

Contribute to finance and logistics transformation projects

Build advanced Excel models to analyze cost, volume, and mix drivers

Support process improvements and automation opportunities

Contribute to evolving finance and logistics best practices

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As a finance business partner with strong analytical capabilities, you thrive in a fast‑paced, operational environment and enjoy working at the intersection of Finance and Supply Chain.

Your skills and experience include:

5\+ years of experience in Finance (planning, reporting, analysis)

Proven business partnering experience

Degree in Finance or Accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA or equivalent)

Strong Office skills; Power BI is a plus

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or HFM

Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate complex data into clear insights

Ability to work under deadlines and deliver results

Experience in logistics or transport finance is a strong advantage

If you’re ready to play a key role in driving supply chain financial performance across Europe, we want you on our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

This role offers strong exposure and impact within Coty’s Supply Chain Finance organization.

High‑visibility role partnering with Logistics and Finance leadership

Opportunity to influence cost performance across a complex European network

Exposure to global stakeholders and transformation initiatives

Dynamic, international working environment

Hybrid working model

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. At Coty, we celebrate diversity, fearless kindness, and bold thinking—creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self.

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